RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Encompassing the very latest innovations in disposable curtains, MARLUX recently unveiled its new Premiere Range customised printed curtains at IPS 2010. While all Marlux curtain systems are engineered to aid infection control, the company’s printing service offers the added advantage of enabling customers to promote their establishment, support a local charity or demonstrate commitment to the privacy and dignity of patients.

At AfPP, DELTA will be introducing a range of Gelita Medical haemostatic gauze, sponges and powder – which are competitively priced and offer a cotton substrate.

P3 MEDICAL continues to focus on providing innovative, high quality and cost-effective perioperative and general hospital products.

A new single-use anaesthetic medication safety tray – designed to reduce the risk of operating theatre error – will be officially launched at AfPP. Pioneered by medical products manufacturer VERNACARE, the Vernatray has individual channels to ensure the correct alignment of syringes and has a separate storage area for ampoules and sharps.

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN works with more than 450 Trusts, to offer a comprehensive range of infection prevention products to help Trusts meet their objectives on cleaning, hygiene and infection control.

MEDITRAX is a complete solutions provider for decontamination and tracking solutions, all of which will be on display at AFPP.

This year, SLINGSBY METRO will be showcasing a range of new and innovative high density storage equipment at the AfPP Exhibition.

MEDLINE is a £2.7 billion global manufacturer of medical products and one of the fastest growing private companies in the world.

MARSHALL PRODUCTS is a leading manufacturer of airway management devices. This year it will be launching the Tulip Airway Device.

Visitors to AfPP will be able to see and feel the new Guardian range of singleuse drapes and gowns from SUNLIGHT CLINICAL SOLUTIONS. High-tech synthetic materials enable gowns to provide high levels of protection without the need for excessive thickness and uncomfortable heat retention.

PROACT will highlight its Baska Mask – the next generation supraglottic airway offering easy insertion, effective aspiration management and a self-adjusting silicone membrane offering reliable raised ventilation pressures.

AMBU will be demonstrating its single patient use, flexible intubating scope, the aScope, which is delivered sterile and is designed to eliminate the risk of cross contamination.

For use within rigorous orthopedic and general surgical procedures, Cygnetic, by SWANN-MORTON, provides the surgeon with additional strength and stability through the patented combination of its specially designed blade and handle.

AMBU will be demonstrating its single patient use, flexible intubating scope, the aScope, which is delivered sterile and is designed to eliminate the risk of cross contamination.

For over 30 years, RUHOF has been dedicated to researching, developing and manufacturing state-of-the art products to ensure the complete decontamination of endoscopes and surgical instruments.

K-MED will be launching its range of CareBag bedpan liners, which are suitable for all applications – including emergencies, long-term stays, surgery, obstetrics, orthopedics, oncology, dialysis, maternity, ambulatory and home care.

ETHICON Products, Advanced Sterilisation Products and Ethicon Biosurgery, will be promoting a campaign of “one infection is one too many,” at AfPP, with the launch of a new concept to assist infection prevention and control – called the “Halo” effect.

Shivering after surgery is a common and unpleasant experience. Hypothermia increases the risk of surgical complications including infections and blood loss.

The new LANCER Vac-a-Scope system gives a quick and easy method of packaging endoscopes ready for safe and aseptic transportation and/or prolonged storage for up to 21 days.

AIR SAFETY manufactures an extensive range of air filters for use in medical devices – ranging from anaesthesia to spirometry. For theatres, the Eco range includes filters, HMEs and HMEFs for adult, neonatal and paediatric use.